Locomotive dream meaning is explained below using 11 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of a locomotive running with great speed, denotes a rapid rise in fortune, and foreign travel.

If it is disabled, then many vexations will interfere with business affairs, and anticipated journeys will be laid aside through the want of means.

To see one completely demolished, signifies great distress and loss of property.

To hear one coming, denotes news of a foreign nature. Business will assume changes that will mean success to all classes.

To hear it whistle, you will be pleased and surprised at the appearance of a friend who has been absent, or an unexpected offer, which means preferment to you.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Garuda

Vision: In men’s dreams, a locomotive is a sign of pursuing goals with all available strength and power.

The locomotive releasing steam suggests that you are doing the same right now. In women’s dreams, the locomotive indicates a great trip in the making. Seeing a locomotive under steam: you are making too much of something; you are overly ambitious.

Depth Psychology: The locomotive in a dream stands for die emotional energy that is driving you forward in life.

See Train.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 3 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To dream of a Railway Engine is a certain sign of travel, or the arrival of some friend— this depends upon whether the Engine is travelling from you or towards you.

If you find yourself burdened with luggage, it becomes an obstacle dream; if your baggage is light and easy to handle, then your difficulties will be overcome easily.

See also LUGGAGE.

Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

The meaning of a dream featuring a locomotive depends on the action.

If you were driving it, the augury is one of solid achievement; if you were riding in it, you can expect a significant rise in status and/or income.

If, in your dream, you merely observed a locomotive, it forecasts either travel or arrival of visitors from a distance.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 5 — Nancy Wagaman

Power, momentum, or massiveness.

The power to make progress in your life.

A feeling of overwhelm.

Something that seems unstoppable or unavoidable, or the idea of control being out of your hands.

See Engine, Driving, Train, Tracks, Railroad, Traveling

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 6 — Eric Ackroyd

(1) A locomotive may symbolize power, energy, instinctive drive.

(2) It may be a sexual symbol, representing the penis. A locomotive going into a tunnel might represent the sexual act.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 7 — Klaus Vollmar

See Train. Collective psychic energy; life’s journey as seen through the eyes of society / community. Moving forward with energy and power, or being pulled forward.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 8 — Gillian Holloway

This is a dream of good fortune. You will go far in your chosen field of work.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 9 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream auguring travel (Raphael).
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 10 — Raymond Buckland

See Engine and Train.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 11 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

See Train.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous